Yes, you can weigh luggage with a regular scale as long as it has a high enough weight capacity. Many bathroom scales have a maximum weight capacity of around 300 pounds (136 kilograms), which should be sufficient to weigh most luggage.
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A rock or a horizontally placed water bottle can work well. You'll also need some household items to use as a counterweight. You need to choose items that add up to the maximum baggage weight limit. If the limit is 50 pounds, try to find 50 pounds worth of household items.
Luggage scales are small enough to fit within your bag, meaning you can take your scale with you so you will be able to ensure your luggage is the ideal weight for the return flight.
23kg = 50.7 lb. I know that typically the check-in counter agents would allow check-in luggage to be above 1 lb the maximum free authorized weight, but just in case some agent decides to strictly apply the luggage weight policy.
These scales are usually located at the check-in area of the airport, and passengers are required to weigh their luggage before checking it in for their flight.
Checked LuggageThere is normally a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds per checked bag as well as a size restriction. The most common maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. A common size bag for checking through is: 27 x 21 x 14.
That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.
On all flights, except to and from the United States, each passenger can purchase a checked luggage weight allowance of 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, or 40 kg. It doesn't matter how many bags the total weight is split into, but no bag can be over 32 kg (70 lbs) in weight and 319 cm (126 inches) in total dimensions.
What happens if my luggage is overweight? For hold luggage, most airlines set a weight limit for single items of luggage. Usually, this is 23kg. If your hold luggage is over and you haven't paid for extra, you might be charged.
What happens if my carry-on bag is more than 7kg? If there is no space in the plane, the airline authorities can ask you to remove your bag and place it along with other check-in luggage.